Allier (river)
In today's world, Allier (river) has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of society. Since its discovery until today, Allier (river) has been the subject of debate, study and research in different fields, which has contributed to expanding our knowledge about this phenomenon. In this article, we will delve into the exciting world of Allier (river), exploring its origins, its impact on society and possible future implications. There is no doubt that Allier (river) has left an indelible mark on history and will continue to be an object of study and reflection for years to come.
| Allier | |
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| Native name | Alèir (Occitan) |
| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Moure de la Gardille, Margeride |
| • location | Massif Central |
| • coordinates | 44°35′23″N 3°48′04″E / 44.58972°N 3.80111°E |
| • elevation | 1,503 m (4,931 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Loire (bec d'Allier, Cuffy/Gimouille) |
• coordinates | 46°57′34″N 3°4′44″E / 46.95944°N 3.07889°E |
• elevation | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Length | 421 km (262 mi) |
| Basin size | 14,350 km2 (5,540 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 140 m3/s (4,900 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Loire→ Atlantic Ocean |
The Allier (UK: /ˈælieɪ/ AL-ee-ay,[1] US: /ælˈjeɪ, ɑːlˈjeɪ/ a(h)l-YAY,[2][3] French: ⓘ; Occitan: Alèir) is a river in central France. It is a left tributary of the Loire. Its source is in the Massif Central, in the Lozère department, east of Mende. It flows generally north. It joins the Loire west of the city of Nevers. It is 421 km (262 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 14,350 km2 (5,540 sq mi).[4]
Departments and towns
The Allier flows through the following departments, and along the following towns, from source to mouth:
- Lozère: La Bastide-Puylaurent, Langogne;
- Ardèche - the river runs along the border between this department and Lozère;
- Haute-Loire: Monistrol-d'Allier, Langeac, Brioude;
- Puy-de-Dôme: Brassac-les-Mines, Auzat-la-Combelle, Issoire, Cournon-d'Auvergne, Pont-du-Château;
- Allier: Saint-Yorre, Vichy, Varennes-sur-Allier, Moulins, Château-sur-Allier;
- Cher: Mornay-sur-Allier;
- Nièvre.
Tributaries
The main tributaries of the Allier are:
- Chapeauroux (left side);
- Senouire (right side);
- Alagnon (left side);
- Ance du Sud (left side);
- Couze Pavin (left side);
- Veyre (left side);
- Monne (left side);
- Dore (right side);
- Dolore (left side);
- Morge (left side);
- Sichon (right side);
- Sioule (left side).
Ecology
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The Allier is one of the rare places in southern Europe where the freshwater grayling (Thymallus thymallus), known in French as ombre des rivières, occurs in a natural habitat.[5]
Grayling like to live in shoals and are sensitive to pollution. In the Allier these fish are more abundant in the stretch between Langogne and Brioude. They are economically important, being appreciated for food and fished for sport.
Gallery
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Coudes, Puy-de-Dôme. -
Vichy, Allier. -
Pont Régemortes in Moulins, Allier. -
The bridge Le Guétin.
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References
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- ^ "Allier". Lexico UK English Dictionary. Oxford University Press. Archived from the original on 2019-12-29.
- ^ "Allier". Collins English Dictionary. HarperCollins. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ^ "Allier". Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. Merriam-Webster.
- ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau (K---0080)".
- ^ "The grayling zones of rivers and their tributaries" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-02-07. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
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